Leg rest



Feb. 16, 1932. J. o. QUERNA 1,845,338

LEG REST Filed Sept. 12, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet l -INVENTOR, vM/v 0. 005mm J. o. QU-ERNA Feb. 16, 1932.

LEG REST Filedsept. 12, 1929 'zsheets-shet 2 I V TQB 04w a pg/5mm ATTORNEYS.

Patented Feb. 16, 1932 UNITED STATES JOHN o. QUERNA, or onYLo ivrrnnnsoim LEG Application filed September This invention relates to a device for use by drivers of vehicles, such as automobiles, aeroplanes and the like andmore particularly to a novel means for resting the legs during a long drive.

One of the primary objects of my invention is to provide an improved leg rest for the drivers of vehicles embodying novel means for engaging and holding the; legs of the driver from spreading apart more than a natural position, thereby eliminating the tiring of the legs caused by the unnatural position the driver is made to assume by the present low vehicle seat and the position of the foot pedals.

Another important object of my invention is the provision of a leg rest of the above character embodying a pair of companion mem bers adjustably connected together to suit the requirements of various persons and having their opposite ends hooked for engaging the legs of the driver above the knees, forming an effective support for the legs to prevent the unnatural spreading thereof.

A still further object of'my invention is to provide an improved device of the above character, which will be durable and efficient in use, one that will be simple and easy to manufacture, and one whichcan be placed upon the market at a reasonable cost.

With these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and formation of parts, as will be hereinafter more specifically described, claimed, and illustrated in the drawings,v in which drawings i Figure 1 is atop plan view of my improved device showing the same applied'to the legs of a driver.

proved device, showing the same in use.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary detail perspective view illustrating one end of my-improved device. j

Figure 4 is a fragmentary longitudinal section through the improved device illustrating the means for adjustably connecting the sections of the same together. v

Figure 5 is a detail transverse section taken on the line 5-5 of'Figure 1, and

Figure 2 is a front elevation of my im-' S e 12,1929."seria1 wo.392,235.

Figure 6 is a similar section taken on the line.6:6'0f Figure ILL 1 I Referring to the drawings in detail, where-- iii-similar reference characters designate cor-- responding parts throughout the. several views, the letter A generally indicates my im} proved leg rest'which comprises a pair of like companion sections 10 andxll which can-be formed of resilient metal-if so desired. The outer ends ofthe comp anion sections 1O-and-l1 are each provided with arcuate leg engaging portions or. jaws 12 and 'the inner faces of these jaws'can be provided with suitablepads 13 for rendering the device comfortableto the wearer. These pads preferably extend'beyond the side edges of the arcuate arms or jaws l2 and can be securedthereto in any desired way, suchas by rivets 14. 1 The inner ends of the sections 10 and 11 are arranged in overlappingrelat-ion' and are slidable one on. the other so as to permit'the jaws to be brought forward or away from each other. In order to preventaccidental displacement of the sections relative to one another'the extreme'inner ends of the sections 10 and 11 are provided with oppositely directed guide flanges 15 and 16 respectively. It can be seen from the drawings that these guide flanges are formed on the edges of the sections and are bent about the adjacent section to formefiicient guides. The sections are further: provided with longitudinally aligned slots 17 and 18 through which extends a suitable adjustingbolt 19 having a thumb nut 20 threaded thereon. By loosening the nut 20, the sections 10 and 11 can be slid; one on the other so as to adjust the jaws or arouate arms 12 thedesired distance apart after which the thumb nut can be tightened, which will effectively hold the sections in the adjusted position.

In use of my improved leg rest the sections are adjusted relative to one another to suit the individual requirements of the driver of the vehicle, after which the jaws are slipped over'the legs in rear of the drivers knees. These jaws will effectively prevent the spreading of the-legs to an unnatural posi- 7 tion and actas a brace and support therefor which will give the driver a maximum amount of comfort during a long and continuous drive.

It has been found that in the low vehicle drivers seat now provided, that the driver must assume an unnatural position and generally the knees of the driver are thrown higher than-the seat due to his feet resting upon the operating pedals. Thus causes the spreading of legs which soon tires and Works a hardship on the driver. My device will effectively overcome the spreading of the legs, and will rest the driver, as stated above.

Changes in details may be made without departing from the spirit or the scope of this invention.

What I claimas new is 1. A leg rest especially adapted :for use by drivers of vehicles. and the like, comprising a pair of companion sections,-the.outer endsof saidsections beingbent downwardly to :part- 1y encircle the. legs ofthe'user, the remaining ends of said sections-contacting and overlapping, and means :for clamping said sections in a relatively. adjusted position to accommodate the device to the proper distance at which: the driver or user may 1 desire his legs torestwhile driving.

2..A leg restofthe class described, comprising a pair of companion sectionssimilarly constructed, the sectionshaving one end bent to constitutealeg" encircling loop, a pad secured to the-inner'face of each "loo-p and projecting beyond the side edges I thereof to firmly grip the legs of a user and tofacilitate the holding ofsaid device in place, said sections overlapping in the space between the legs offthe user, and means'for securing-said sectionstogether.

in testimony whereof I ailix my signature.

JOHN D. QUERNA. 

